[dba-Tech] Norton!

Well, please let me know what you find out.  Norton used to be the Cadillac
of AV.  Then they ran into some speed bumps.  If the 2008 suite is good,
doesn't hog resources, doesn't cause things to slow down, doesn't prevent
things from running that should - maybe I give it a try again.

Problem is, of course, with AVG, updates are free.  Norton wants $$.
Although I actually don't think I ever paid for Norton in all the years I
used it because they're always giving it away.  So every year instead of
renewing my subscription, I'd go out and another free (after rebates) one.
just like this year.  

I think 2005 was the last one I got.

Rocky



 	
	

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 12:04 PM
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Norton!

I've read the reviews but am skeptical. I ordered NIS 2008 and will be
testing it over the next few weeks. If you'd like to do the same please let
us know what you discover.

Of particular interest to me is:
-System overhead / resources used - the reviews I've read don't mention this
and NIS has been notorious for using a lot of resources -System conflicts
NIS 2005-2007 has been notorious for causing problems - not something I look
for in a utility program -SPAM filtering capability - Norton antispam has
been at best sub par in the past.
-Anti-spyware - pre 2008, Norton antispyware has been weak to say the least.
Antispyware today needs to stop spyware from installing in the first place
not just clean it after the fact - the freebies can do that. Unfortunately
the damage can be done by the time one gets around to cleaning it up.

I would expect that their Anti-virus and Firewall would be as good or better
than in the past and not of concern.

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